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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.08, 266.48 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.08, 266.48 and 144 is: 215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.08 : 266.48 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.08/266.48 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.08x = 266.48 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.08x = 38,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,373.12/178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.48

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